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Stay Active in Orange CountyRecreational Opportunities & activities for adults 50+

Online Resources

* Exercise & Physical Guide for Older Adults This free guide illustrates exercises for endurance, strength, balance and flexibality., It also includes worksheets to track progress and a healthy eating overview. To request a copy, visit www.nia.nih.gov/GodLife or call 800-222-2225,

* Senior Health The website www.nihseniorhealth.gov provides casy to understand health and wellness information for consumers.

* Center for Healthy Aging The webpage www.neoa.ong/center-for-healthy-aging provides information on falls prevention, flu prevention, disease management, behavioral health and activity programs for older adults.

This Stay Active in Orange County guide was produced in partnership with!

Orange County Parks & Recreation W orngeoountyparks.net 407-836-62(X) and Orange County Office on Aging www.ocfl.net/sentors 407-254-9277

Other Active Aging Opportunities

All seven of Orange County’s Community Centers offer creative opportunities for older adults to stay active and healthy. For a schedule, visit or call the location near you.

* East Orange 12050 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL. 32826 407-254-9610

* Hal P. Marston 3933 W, D. Judge Dr., Ste. B, Orlando, FL. 32808 407-836-8450

* Holden Heights 1201 20th St., Orlando, FL. 32805 407-836-6777

* John H. Bridges 445 W. 13th St.. Apopka, FL 32703 407-254-9449

* Maxey 830 Klondike St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-254-1970

* Pine Hills 6408 Jennings St., Orlando, FLL 32818 407-254-9107

Taft 9450 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL. 32824 407-254-1950

Activities to Help You Stay FitAerobic activity (also known as cardio) that is moderate to vigorous in intensity for at feast 10 minutes increases your stamina, giving you more energy for work and play. Popular choices are walking, cycling, aerobic dance, cardio machines, swimming, dancing and hiking.

Muscle-strengthening activities include yoga, resistance training with elastic bands, free weights and weight machines. It's important to work all muscles of the body-legs, hips, back, chest, arms, stomach and shoulders,

Bone-strengthening activities ‘ include weight training, walking, hiking, jogging, climbing stairs, tennis and dancing. These activities help build and maintain bone density.

Balance and stretching activities enhance physical stability and flexibility, which reduces risk of injuries. Examples are gentle stretching, Pilates, yoga, martial arts and Tai Chi.

Healthy Tips to Follow Each Week* Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio exercise.

* Do strength tramming at least twice a week.

* Exercise to prevent falls and improve your ability to remain self-sufficient.

* Include activities from each of the four categories listed above.* Stretch every day!

Benefits of Regular Exercise* Reduces risk of developing diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. If you have any of these chronic conditions, exercise may help you manage better.

* Increases strength and improves balance, making falls and injuries less likely to happen—1 in 3 people 65 and older falls each year and 1 in S of those falls results in serious injury.

* Helps your thinking, learning and judgement skills stay sharp as you age.* Reduces risk of depression and may help you sleep better.

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Staying Active is Important!Staving active can be fun and offers significant health benefits! It’s especially important to stay in good physical health later in life. As we age, our bodies lose muscle mass, which means regular activity is essential to maintaining strength and flexibility. It can also:

* Boost your energy level

* Help you manage symptoms of illness or pain* Allow you to remain independent

* Add years to your life

Source: "Physical Active Guidelines for Americans," Centers for Disease Control and Protection 2008 (CDC)

Activities like exercise and sports not only make you stronger, they are beneficial to your mind. mood and memory. The Orange County community offers many opportunities and places for older adults to enjoy a wide variety of recreational and healthy activities.,

From dancing or fitness classes o bridge clubs or social events, there's something for everyone at center locations throughout Orange County. Most programs and activities are free, but some charge a nonimal fee.

Where to Go for Recreation

Beardall Senior Center 300 Delaney Ave, Orlando, FL. 32801 407-246-4440 Hours: Mon., 8 a.m~9 p.m,, Tues~Thurs. 8 am~10 p.m., Fri. 8 am~5 p.m, Sat. 9 a.m~10 p.m. (Ages 55+ computer/fitness ctr. / 21+ programs) Bus stop within 4 mile Maintained by City of Orlando www.cityoforlando net/fpr/senior-programs

Fran Carlton Center 11 North Forest Ave. Apopka, FL 32703 407-703-1642 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am.-5 p.m. Senior Activities: Tues ~Wed. 9 am.-5 p.m., Thurs ~Fri. as needed (Ages 50+) Bus stop within 4 mile Maintained by City of Apopka www.apopka.net/departments/recreation

Jessie Brock Community/ Senior Center 310 N. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-656-4155 Hours: Mon.~Fri. 8 am.-5 p.m. (Ages 50+) No bus stop within %4 mile Maintained by City of Winter Garden www.cwgdn.com/resident/recreation/active

L. Claudia Allen Senior Center 1840 Mable Butler Ave. Orlando, FL 32805 407-246-446] Hours: Mon ~Tues. 8 am.~7 p.m,, Wed.~Fri. 8 am <6 p.m., Sat., noon-6 p.m. (Ages SO+ programs / Ages 21+ evening fitness) Bus stop within 1/4 mile Maintained by City of Orlando www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/senior-programs

Maitland Senior Center 345 S. Maitland Ave. Maitland, FL. 32751 $07-539-6251 Hours: Mon.~Fri. 9 a.m-4 p.m, (Ages 50+) Bus stop within 4 mile Maintained by City of Maitland www.itsmymaitiand . com - search for “senior center”

Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex 99 E. Marks St. Orlando, FL. 32803 407-254-1066 Hours: Mon~Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. (Ages 55+) Bus stop within 4 mile Maintained by Orange County Government www.orangecountyparks.net

PLEASE NOTE: Hours of operation and programming are subject to change without notice. Age minimums vary by facility and/or program. Contact center for more information.

Renaissance Senior Center 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail Orlando. FL 32829 407-254-9070 Hours: Mon ~Sat. 8 am.~8 pm., Sun. 1 pm.-8 p.m. (Ages 55+ fitness center / Ages 184 programs) No bus stop within '4 mile Mainlined by Orange County Government www.orangecountyparks.net

Tom Ison Seniors & Veterans Center 1701 Adair St. Ocoee, FL 34761 407-592-4495 Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. S a.m.-4 p.m., Wed., Fri. 8 am.~noon, Sun. 1 pm.~7 p.m. Bus stop within % mule Managed by West Orange Seniors, Inc. www.ocoee.org/174/Senior-Programs

Winter Park Community Cent 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-599-3275 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am~9 p.m.. Sat. 9 a.m.-8 pm., Sun, 10 am.-S p.m. Senior Activities: Mon ~Fri. 9 am.~1 p.m. (Ages 55+) Bus stop within 1/44 mile Maintained by City of Winter Park wiww.cityolfwinterpark.org

Types of Classes & Activities Offered*

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*Activities listed are subject to change without notice.